Design Lead, Google

Christoph Gredler

Christoph Gredler is an industrial designer renowned for his iconic creations, including cameras, electronics, and household appliances. Notably, he was the Industrial Design Lead on Google’s first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, and designed the Leica M10, Leica Sofort, and co-created the Leica T.

Initially trained as a carpenter, Christoph began his career as an interior architect before transitioning to industrial design. He has worked with manufacturers and design studios across Europe and Japan and currently works as an Industrial Design Lead on Google’s Wearables team in Germany.

Christoph’s design philosophy emphasizes the beauty of functionality, skillfully blending aesthetics with exceptional engineering. His goal is to craft simple, practical, sustainable, and high-quality products.